All Pools will be closed for 2 days on the Thanksgiving Holiday.Thursday Nov. 23rd and Friday Nov. 24th.

]]>Cool Off in City Pools!http://sfrecpark.org/cool-off-in-city-pools/
Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:04:42 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=115449During the week of September 25th, all pools with the exception of Balboa and Sava Pools are open during our normal operation hours. Cooling lanes for free swim will be available for those who arrive at the Pool for cooling needs. For specific operation hours for each neighborhood pool, please check our aquatics and … Continue reading →]]>

During the week of September 25th, all pools with the exception of Balboa and Sava Pools are open during our normal operation hours. Cooling lanes for free swim will be available for those who arrive at the Pool for cooling needs. For specific operation hours for each neighborhood pool, please check our aquatics and pools website: http://sfrecpark.org/recreation-community-services/aquatics-pools/

Martin Luther King Pool – 5701 3rd Street

North Beach pool – 651 Lombard Ave

Coffman Pool – 1701 Visitation Ave

Hamilton Pool – Geary Avenue& Steiner Street

Mission Pool – 1 Linda Street

Garfield Pool – 26th Street & Harrison Street

Rossi Pool – 600 Arguello Boulevard

In addition, the Mission Playground SplashPad is also operating.

]]>City and County of San Francisco Cooling Centers for Saturday September 2, 2017http://sfrecpark.org/city-and-county-of-san-francisco-cooling-centers-for-saturday-september-2-2017/
Sat, 02 Sep 2017 13:52:21 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=115132San Francisco, CA – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for San Francisco until 9:00 pm Saturday September 2. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 90 degrees over the next several days. Hot temperatures will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible especially for older adults, children, people … Continue reading →]]>

San Francisco, CA – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for San Francisco until 9:00 pm Saturday September 2. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 90 degrees over the next several days. Hot temperatures will create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible especially for older adults, children, people who are sick as well as pets.

The following City and County of San Francisco facilities will act as cooling centers due to the high temperatures expected tomorrow. For information about cooling centers and city services and information call 3-1-1.

San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department Swimming Pools
All pools will be open and free to the public Saturday, September 2:

· King Pool – 5701 3rd Street

· Sava Pool- 19th Ave & Wawona Street

· North Beach pool – 651 Lombard Ave

· Coffman Pool – 1701 Visitation Ave

· Hamilton Pool – Geary Avenue& Steiner Street

· Garfield Pool- 26th Street & Harrison Street

San Francisco Public Libraries

The following libraries have air conditioning:

· San Francisco Main Library – 100 Larkin Street

· Mission Bay – 960 Fourth Street

· North Beach – 850 Columbus Avenue

· Potrero Hill – 1616 20th Street

· Chinatown – 1135 Powell Street

· Glen Park – 2825 Diamond Street

Additional City and County of San Francisco Cooling CentersThe following cooling centers will be open in partnership with non-profit partners:

· The Salvation Army, 1156 Valencia Street

· The Salvation Army, 360 Fourth Street

· The Salvation Army, 1450 Powell Street

· Jewish Community Center of San Francisco -3200 California Street

The public is urged to take make measures to stay healthy and safe during extreme temperatures:

· Drink plenty of water

· Wear light clothing

· Stay inside in a cool place, if possible

· Wear a hat if you must go outside

· Avoid strenuous activity

· Prepare for the heat by pulling shades down during the day and keeping windows open at night

· Use damp cloths on your neck, head and chest to cool down

· Please do not leave animals and any vulnerable individuals in a hot home or car without supervision.

Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone you know is having a medical emergency or showing signs of a heat stroke. Symptoms include:

· Extremely high body temperature 103°+

· Difficulty breathing

· Red, hot, dry skin (with no sweating)

· Rapid, strong pulse

· Throbbing headache

· Dizziness

· Nausea

· Mental Confusion

· Delirium

· Hallucinations

· Chills

· Unconsciousness

San Francisco will activate its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support field operations, coordinate responding agencies, and provide public information as necessary from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday September 2. Media inquiries should be directed to the EOC Public Information Officer at 415-558-2712 or 415-558-2776 or dempress@sfgov.org.

Mission Pool will not have its regular Lap Swim on Tuesday, Aug 1. We will be hosting a Recreation Swim for all as a part of National Night Out- a collaboration with SFPD. Bring your family and friends to this free event.

SF Rec & Park is happy to announce we are moving away from the paper scrip booklets and into the new technology of the “pass card.” You can now purchase your 10-visit swim pass, AND we will now be offering monthly and annual memberships!

Starting July 25, purchase and renew ONLINE at www.sfrecpark.org/register, but you can set up your new account today. You can still purchase your passes or memberships at 3 walk-in locations Monday through Friday between 9am and 4:30pm:

McLaren Lodge Annex – 501 Stanyan St

Hamilton Pool – 1900 Geary Blvd

(starting July 25)

Coffman Pool – 1700 Visitacion Ave

(starting July 25)note: we will no longer be selling passes at the Treasurer’s Office so head on over to Hamilton Pool or McLaren Lodge for the closest location to City Hall.

If you are currently purchasing Economic Need swim passes, you must have NEW account with Economic Scholarship applied. Once you set up your new account, please inform us so we can flag your new account as approved to purchase Economic Need passes and memberships online.
Contact (415) 831-6800 for more information or go to www.sfrecpark.org/register and click on Memberships.

]]>As of July 1st Script Ticket Prices Changehttp://sfrecpark.org/as-of-july-1st-script-ticket-prices-change/
Tue, 07 Jun 2016 04:34:53 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=104661Please take note that July 1st script tickets prices will be changed. Please see below the attachment for the changes. For more information on script tickets you can call the lodge @ 415.831.6800 during normal business hours.

]]>Mission Poolhttp://sfrecpark.org/mission-pool/
Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:04:29 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=104518Mission Pool will be having pre-school swim from May 31st to June 17th.

]]>All Pools Will Be on Interim Schedule from May 31 Till June 5thhttp://sfrecpark.org/all-pools-will-be-on-interim-schedule-from-may-31-till-june-5th/
Sat, 28 May 2016 18:20:05 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=104483All pools will be on Interim schedule from May 31st till June 5th. To Inquire about the interim schedule of your local pool please contact the pools main phone number.

Upon the reopening of Mission Pool we have discovered a significant leak in one of the fiberglass filters. Because of the current water shortage, and due to the nature of water leaking in the mechanical room and the larger problems that can cause, we will be closing the pool for an emergency repair on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Please check the pool voicemail number or the website for updates. Barring any complications the pool will reopen for the normal posted hours on Friday, March 4, 2016. Garfield Pool located at 1271 Treat Ave, will be open on the 4th, the phone number is 415-695-5001 the hours can be found on the sfrecpark.org website in the Aquatics section under Garfield Pool Facility Schedule. The Garfield pool schedule link is here. Paste this into your browser: http://sfrecpark.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf-E-WINTER-16-SWim-team-seasonprogram-schedule-this-one.pdf

Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

]]>Mission Pool Opens in Marchhttp://sfrecpark.org/mission-pool-opens-in-march/
Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:52:47 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=101345Come enjoy San Francisco Recreation & Parks outdoor pool! Located at 1 Linda st. Mission Pool will be opening March 1st, 2016!!! For the the pool schedule see below.

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Tue, 22 Dec 2015 19:11:10 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=98956All pools will be closed for programs that occur after 6pm on Christmas and News Year evenings and on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Happy holidays from Rec and Park.]]>

All pools will be closed for programs that occur after 6pm on Christmas and News Year evenings and on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Happy holidays from Rec and Park.

Please make note Garfield Pool will be closed for maintenance from November 16th to December 12, 2015.

]]>All Pools & Facilities will be Closed Veterans Day November 11thhttp://sfrecpark.org/all-pools-facilities-will-be-closed-veterans-day-november-11th/
Mon, 09 Nov 2015 19:41:18 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=98366All the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Pools & facilities will be closed on Veterans day November 11th & will re-open Thursday November 12th.

*Please take note that Mission pool will be closed for the season November 30th, 2015.

]]>Adult Scrip Ticket Price Increase – starting August 1sthttp://sfrecpark.org/adult-scrip-ticket-price-increase-starting-august-1st/
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:01:57 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=95156Due to the Controller’s Office CPI increase for the new fiscal year, 2015-15, the price for the Adult Scrip booklet will increase from $51 to $52.
This increase will go into effect starting August 1, 2015. Adult scrip tickets purchased prior to August 1st remain valid.
]]>2015-2016 Swimming Pool Annual Maintenance Closure Schedulehttp://sfrecpark.org/2015-2016-swimming-pool-annual-maintenance-closure-schedule/
Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:57:31 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=951232015-2016 Swimming Pool Annual Maintenance Closure Schedule. Continue reading →]]>Please take note for the 2015-2016 Swimming Pool Annual Maintenance Closure Schedule.
]]>Mission Pool will be closed today (6.13.15) till 3:00 pmhttp://sfrecpark.org/mission-pool-will-be-closed-today-6-13-15-till-300-pm/
Sat, 13 Jun 2015 17:35:56 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=93085MIssion Pool will be closed today (6.13.15) till 3:00 pm due to vandalism. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
]]>Mission Pool re-opening todayhttp://sfrecpark.org/mission-pool-re-opening-today/
Fri, 15 May 2015 15:29:55 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=88249Mission pool is re-opening today, May 15 2015. The leak has been address and we look forward to seeing you are Mission again. Enjoy your swim!
]]>Mission Pool is closed until Friday May 15http://sfrecpark.org/mission-pool-is-closed-until-friday-may-11/
Mon, 11 May 2015 23:19:31 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=88075Continue reading →]]>Mission Pool is closed due to the ongoing loss of significant amounts of water from the pool system. Due to the current drought and water restrictions we will remain closed until we can fix the issue. We believe we have identified the source of the leak and are in the process of repairing it. We anticipate the work taking 4 days to complete. We expect to reopen Mission pool by Friday May 15, 2015 barring any unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience and we are working diligently to repair the issue. Please check our website: sfrecpark.org/aquatics or call the pool at 415-641-2841 for ongoing status updates
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